Physical reality -- construction or discovery? : an introduction to the methodology and aims of physics / Michael Grodzicki.
2021
QC6
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Title
Physical reality -- construction or discovery? : an introduction to the methodology and aims of physics / Michael Grodzicki.
Author
Grodzicki, Michael.
Uniform Title
Physikalische Wirklichkeit -- Konstruktion oder Entdeckung. English
ISBN
9783030745790 (electronic bk.)
3030745791 (electronic bk.)
9783030745783
3030745791 (electronic bk.)
9783030745783
Publication Details
Cham : Springer, 2021.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (339 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-74579-0 doi
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QC6
Dewey Decimal Classification
530.01
Summary
This book provides a well-grounded account of the methodology of physics, the structure of physical knowledge and theories, and in particular of the relations between theory and experience. An important feature of the book is that all its essential conclusions are elucidated with the help of representative examples from theoretical, molecular and solid state physics. All young physicists as well as physics teachers will find here valuable insights into the philosophy and tools of their trade.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Table of Contents
The Worldview of Physics I: Presuppositions
Methodology of Physics
The Structure of Physical Theories
Theory and Experience
The Worldview of Physics II: Implications.
Methodology of Physics
The Structure of Physical Theories
Theory and Experience
The Worldview of Physics II: Implications.